Prayer for Missions and Evangelism — 5 Scripture-Based Prayer Points
The Great Commission is not a suggestion — it is the final mandate of the risen Christ. These prayer points cover the full scope of gospel mission: the labourers, the unreached, the open doors, and the harvest that is ready.
Anchor Scripture
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
Matthew 28:19 (KJV)
Prayer Points
Father, Jesus commanded in Matthew 9:38 to pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers — I pray that prayer now. Raise up missionaries, evangelists, church planters, and every form of gospel worker that the unreached world needs. Let the harvest be gathered before the season changes, in Jesus' name.
Lord, Romans 10:14 asks: how shall they hear without a preacher? I pray for those who have never heard the name of Jesus — the unreached people groups, the closed nations, the forgotten communities. Send Your Word to them by any means: missionaries, radio, internet, dreams, and visions, in Jesus' name.
Father, Acts 1:8 promises power to be witnesses from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. I pray for that power — not just in distant places but beginning where I live. Let me be a witness in my Jerusalem: my neighbourhood, my workplace, my family, and my city, in Jesus' name.
Holy Spirit, open doors for the gospel where they seem shut — Colossians 4:3 records Paul asking for prayer that God would open a door for the message. Tear down spiritual strongholds over nations and cities that have resisted the gospel for generations. Let this be the generation that sees those walls fall, in Jesus' name.
Lord, Revelation 7:9 gives me a glimpse of the end: a great multitude that no one can count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before Your throne. Let that picture fuel my intercession — let every people group be represented in that crowd, and let me play my part in making it happen, in Jesus' name, Amen.
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Start Praying FreeFrequently Asked Questions
How do I pray for missionaries?
Pray for their physical safety, spiritual protection, emotional strength, and cultural effectiveness. Pray for open hearts among those they serve, for language learning, for finances, and for community. Colossians 4:3 is Paul's specific request: pray that God opens a door for the message and that it is proclaimed clearly.
Can I pray for missions without going myself?
Yes — intercession is itself a form of mission. William Carey, the father of modern missions, said you can expect great things from God and attempt great things for God. Many cannot go in person, but their persistent prayer has fuelled the greatest missionary breakthroughs. Romans 10:14-15 shows the chain: senders, goers, proclaimers — all are needed.